Fish Oil

Study explores red yeast rice and fish oil combination for cardiovascular health

15-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A supplement containing red yeast rice, omega-3s, coenzyme Q10, folic acid, astaxanthin and B6 improved total cholesterol, endothelial function, low-density lipoprotein and other markers in a recent study published in Archives of Medical Science Atherosclerotic...

Are omega-3s associated with fewer post-COVID-19 mental health conditions?

12-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

A retrospective study found that the use of omega-3s was associated with a lower risk for depression, anxiety and insomnia related to the diagnosis of COVID-19.

NutraCast: Remaining selective in sourcing amid limited fish oil supply

09-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From limited supply to the need for more consumer education, the fish oil industry is facing a number of challenges. However, there are still a lot of opportunities in and outside of the sea. This episode examines the state of the fish oil market and...

GOED braces for supply issues, GOED Exchange

20-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA recently caught up with GOED’s Schutt to talk omega-3 supply, science and its much anticipated GOED Exchange 2024.

ImperialOel on innovating within a shifting omega-3 market

14-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

The natural lipid ingredient and supplement supplier ImperialOel l says the omega-3 market is in a transition phase due to high prices and severe fish oil shortages, creating a strong demand for sustainable alternatives to meet the health needs of the...

Guest Article

Omega-3 Market Update: It’s All About the Supply

11-Dec-2023 By Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...

Life Extension: optimising fish oils with bioactives

19-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Within the crowded fish oil supplement market, the nutraceutical manufacturer Life Extension aims to optimise health and longevity through the pairing of omega-3 with bioactive compounds inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

Nordic Naturals partners with Sam's Club to broaden omega-3 reach

14-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The partnership kicks off next month with Nordic Naturals’ Ultimate Omega 100 count omega-3 supplements exclusively offered at Sam’s Club stores.

Study questions omega-3 supplement labeling, calls for increased regulation

23-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...

NutraCast: The ‘beauty and pain’ of omega-3 research

18-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

GOED’s stance on conversion rates, new research, the Omega-3 Index and more.

Aker Biomarine gets NDI nod from FDA for brain health ingredient

10-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The Norwegian fishing and biotech company has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Lysoveta. Under the NDI, Aker BioMarine can market Lysoveta at 1.5 grams/day for the general adult...

Dietary supplements could help prevent cardiometabolic syndrome

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Dietary supplements could “provide a moderate preventative value” for cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), according to a recent review published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

05-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

“Omega-3s–I’m biased–but they’re a real special part of the industry.”

Calanus oil matches krill and fish oil for Omega-3 Index boosts: Study

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Calanus oil may be equally as effective at increasing the Omega-3 Index as fish oil and krill oil, says a new study that supports the copepod-derived oil as an alternative marine omega-3 source.

GC Rieber on future of omega-3: Fish and algae go hand-in-hand

24-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With a new algal-oil ingredient and a $75 million facility coming online, GC Rieber Vivomega sees a bright future for its premium omega-3 portfolio.

SPM-enriched marine oil plus curcumin may help inflammation-related discomfort: RCT

28-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of marine oil enriched with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) plus bioavailable curcumin was able to counter pain and discomfort associated with inflammation, says a new study.

Probiotics may reduce risks of overweight for children of obese mothers

02-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with probiotics for overweight or obese women during pregnancy and beyond may lower the odds of the children being overweight, says a new study from Finland.

DSM builds algal portfolio to help meet the growing demand for omega-3

18-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM is expanding its algal omega-3 portfolio, driven by a gradual convergence in prices between fish and algal oil, and a focus on sustainability.

Guest Article: Issues and challenges for omega-3s in 2022

12-Dec-2022 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

While 2022 may be categorized as the year the world returned to somewhat normalcy, the last 12 months still held their share of challenges, and for omega-3s, questions remain about how the market will change in 2023.

UK Biobank data suggests omega-3 supplements may prevent dementia

07-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of fish oil supplements may be associated with significant reductions in the risk of different types of dementia, according to analysis of over 200,000 people in the UK Biobank cohorts.

Fish oil improves effect of BCAA supplementation on muscle function: Study

16-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Fish oil combined with branch-chain amino acids (BCAA) may improve muscle function and recovery after eccentric contractions, according to a recent study from Japan.

Climate change is cause for concern, but hasn’t threatened marine ingredient supplies so far, expert says

25-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Climate change is something that concerns all ocean scientists, but it hasn’t negatively affected many major fisheries thus far, including those most important to the omega-3s industry, an expert says.

Fish oil may boost muscle strength, performance for sarcopenic women

02-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may enhance the results of a resistance training regimen for older women with sarcopenia, with greater gains recorded for muscle strength and physical performance.

Paper validates approach GOED took in developing ‘first of its kind’ omega-3s research database

11-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Industry group GOED has published a paper validated a new database of omega-3 research, which is a first of its kind.

Omega-3 supplier announces another major expansion to keep up with demand

03-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The new facility will enable GC Rieber VivoMega to double its output.

Federal program may suspend exports of fish oil supplements, GOED warns

27-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A fast developing regulatory issue has the potential to throw a wrench into the works of the fish oil supplement trade, a trade group has revealed.

Amarin makes bid to force fish oil supplements firm to drop claims

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Amarin Pharma Inc., manufacturer of omega-3 drug Vascepa, was only partially successful in getting a fish oil supplements company to drop some claims in an advertising challenge.

Evidence suggests B vitamins taken with omega-3 could improve heart disease, but more study is needed

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Biology suggests that B vitamins could enhance the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) when taken for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but higher quality and better designed trials are needed, a review has found.

Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.

Omega-3 supplements may ‘modestly’ reduce falls among the elderly: Large RCT

07-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A three-year double-blind randomized controlled trial with over 2,000 participants showed that omega-3 supplements may have an impact on the rate of falls in older people, the first time such a result has been reported.

Study gives detailed view of arsenic in omega-3 supplements, but sounds no alarms

28-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

An analytical study on marine sourced dietary supplements found different forms of arsenic present in most of them, but at sub-toxic levels. GOED said the results were not a concern to consumers with the caveat that the risk posed by one of the arsenic...

FTC refunding almost $400,000 to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements

22-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The US Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements marketed with improper claims.

Study: Low levels of omega-3 associated with higher risk of psychosis

06-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Because depression appears less common in nations where people eat large amounts of fish, scientists have looked into whether fish oils may play a role in mood disorders over the years. Two omega-3 fatty acids —eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic...

EPA-rich fish oil boosts cognitive performance for healthy, young adults: RCT

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements enriched with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), but not DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), may boost accuracy and speed of cognitive function, compared to placebo, says a new RCT from Europe.

Fish supplements with collagen offer hope for metabolic syndrome management

03-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fish-derived supplements, particularly those containing collagen, have potential beneficial properties for managing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome via modulation of the gut microbiome, according to a new study in mice.

Class action over ethyl ester form of omega-3s derided as forlorn fishing expedition

17-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A proposed class action that attacks a fish oil supplement over its ethyl ester form has been discounted by industry stakeholders who cite the lawsuit’s flawed factual foundation.

High DHA supplement boosts testosterone in overweight men

25-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found that a high DHA fish oil supplement raised testosterone levels in a cohort of obese men. The result come from a secondary analysis of data from a larger trial done to look for insulin sensitivity effects.

‘A nice start’: Study explores different impact of krill oil and fish oil on the ‘lipidome’

13-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Krill oil and fish oil affect the lipid profile of an individual differently, with a higher EPA levels observed following krill oil supplementation, suggests a new study from Australia.

News in brief

Wiley Companies earns FSSC 22000 Certification

13-Oct-2020

Ohio-based Wiley Companies – parent company of brands like AlaskOmega and Wiley’s Finest – has achieved FSSC 22000 certification from SAI Global.

Fish oil shows potential to alleviate joint health burden: Study

06-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily fish oil supplementation may help ease the pain associated with osteoarthritis in older overweight and obese adults, says a new study.

Curcumin and fish oil offer cognitive boost but no synergistic benefit

25-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Regular supplementation with either curcumin or fish oil can improve mood and memory but they do not offer synergistic benefits, according to a 16 week intervention trial.

Sustainability picture remains bright for marine sources of omega-3s

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Smoke-choked skies from wildfires in the western US and a roiling hurricane season put consumers on edge about the state of the natural world. But omega-3s experts say that gloomy scenario shouldn’t cloud the outlook for omega-3s sustainability, which...

Elysium launches supplement aimed at slowing brain atrophy

31-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Elysium Health has launched a new brain health supplement based on research done at the University of Oxford. The supplement, called Matter, pairs a high dose suite of B vitamins with specially formulated omega-3s from fish oil.

Study supports efficacy of eggshell membrane plus fish oil for joint health benefits

05-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of eggshell membrane plus fish oil may provide “rapid relief” of joint pain and stiffness after exercise for healthy adults, according to results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression

17-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.

Wiley's Finest strikes out beyond fish with vegetarian omega-3s, pine tree sterols products

10-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Wiley’s Finest has ventured beyond the realm of fish-based omega-3s with new products that feature algal and oil seed ingredients and a heart health product based on pine tree sterols that were developed by a Chilean firm.

GOED analysis supports quality levels for majority of US omega-3 supplements

05-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of the 48 most widely sold retail EPA/DHA omega-3 dietary supplements on the US market are of good quality, according to a new analysis by GOED that the trade groups calls “a timely snapshot of product quality in the US”.

New point-and-shoot method can measure omega-3 levels in fish oil at every step of supply chain

16-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers from New Zealand have found a way of using Raman spectroscopy to quickly analyse omega-3 fatty acid concentration in intact soft gel fish oil capsules without destroying them.

GOED: Omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018

10-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

The global omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018 from the previous year on a tonnage basis, according to a report released by GOED.

Vascepa’s label expansion could boost supplement realm

15-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

An expert panel has recommended an expanded treatment envelope for the EPA drug Vascepa. An expert says the move won’t affect the supplement market directly but does add to recent official recognition of the health benefits of omega-3s.